John Day

Ecosystem Overview

The John Day ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 85% more documented species, John Day offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Centaurea diffusa

Diffuse knapweed

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Taeniatherum caput-medusae

Medusahead

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Trifolium fragiferum

Strawberry Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Argynnis coronis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+114% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.28

28 species

-46% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+7% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+114% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.28

28 species

-46% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+7% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Centaurea diffusa

Diffuse knapweed

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus verticalis

Western Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Very Common2 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Taeniatherum caput-medusae

Medusahead

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Trifolium fragiferum

Strawberry Clover

Occasional1 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

Argynnis coronis

Occasional1 obs.

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